Shanghai's '5.18 International Museum Day'
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In celebration of the International Museum Day on May 18, Shanghai is waiving entrance fees for 135 museums across the city. In conjunction with China Tourism Day, the free admission days will be May 18 and 19, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage and diverse exhibitions that these institutions have to offer.
Whether it's exploring ancient artifacts, admiring contemporary art, or delving into local history, the free museum days offer a chance for everyone to discover the treasures housed within Shanghai's vibrant museum scene. It's a wonderful opportunity for visitors to connect with the past, appreciate the present, and envision the future through the lens of art, culture, and history.
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The following is a partial list of the 135 museums offering free and discounted entry on May 18 and 19.
| Area | Museum name | Address | Note |
| Pudong New Area | Pudong History Museum | No 18, Wenshi Road, Huinan Town | |
| China Maritime Museum | No 197, Shengang Avenue | May 18 - free entry May 19 - half price | |
| Wu Changshuo Memorial Hall in Shanghai | No 15, East Lujiazui Road | ||
| Shanghai Animation Art Gallery | No 69, Zhangjiang Road | ||
| Aurora Museum | No 99, Fucheng Road | May 18 - free entry, May 19 - half price for adults | |
| Shanghai Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine | No 1200 Cailun Road | ||
| Shanghai Museum East | No 1952, Century Avenue | Reservations needed through Shanghai Museum official WeChat account | |
| Huangpu district | Shanghai Museum | No 201, People's Avenue | Reservations needed through Shanghai Museum official WeChat account |
| The Memorial of the First CPC National Congress | No 374, South Huangpi Road | ||
| Shanghai History Museum | No 325, West Nanjing Road | ||
| Shanghai World Expo Museum | No 818, Mengzi Road | ||
| Shanghai Museum of Chinese Traditional Brush and Ink | No 429, Fuzhou Road | May 18 | |
| LIULI China Museum | No 25, Taikang Road | ||
| The History and Culture Museum of The Bund | No 475, East Zhongshan No 1 Road | May 18 (Closed May 19) | |
| Shanghai Tunnel Science and Technology Museum | No 268, Zhonghua Road | May 18 | |
| China Table Tennis Museum & International Table Tennis Federation Museum | No 796, Jumen Road | ||
| Shanghai Sports Museum | No 150, West Nanjing Road | ||
| Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center | No 100, People's Avenue | Reservations needed through official WeChat account | |
| Jing'an district | Mao Zedong's Former Residence in Shanghai | No 5-9, Alley 120, North Maoming Road | |
| Shanghai Natural History Museum | No 510, West Beijing Road | Half price | |
| Shanghai Railway Museum | No 200, East Tianmu Road | ||
| Shanghai Glassed Museum | No 533, Baochang Road | May 18 | |
| Shanghai Sihang Warehouse Battle Memorial | No 21, Guangfu Road | ||
| Museum of Traditional Board Games | No 595, West Nanjing Road | ||
| Xuhui district | Former Residence of Soong Ching Ling in Shanghai | No 1843, Middle Huaihai Road | May 18 - free entry, May 19 - 10 yuan/half price for adults |
| Shanghai Museum of Arts and Crafts | No 79, Fenyang Road | ||
| Shanghai Normal University Museum | No 81, Guilin Road | ||
| Museum for Oriental Musical Instruments | No 1189, Middle Huaihai Road | Reservations needed through official WeChat account | |
| Shanghai Film Museum | No 595, North Caoxi Road | Half price for adults | |
| Shanghai Radio Museum | A5, No 200, Tianlin Road | ||
| Changning district | Shanghai Children's Museum | No 61, Songyuan Road | |
| Shanghai Fire Museum | No 229, West Zhongshan Road | ||
| Shanghai Museum of Textile and Costume | No 1882, West Yan'an Road | May 18 | |
| Shanghai Art Collection Museum | Inside Tianshan Park, No 1731, West Yan'an Road | May 18 | |
| Putuo district | Shanghai Yuan-Dynasty Sluice Site Museum | No 619, West Yanchang Road | |
| Suzhou Creek Industrial Civilization Museum | No 2690, West Guangfu Road | ||
| Hongkou district | Shanghai Luxun Museum | No 200, Tian'ai Road | |
| Shanghai Jewish refugee Memorial | No 62, Changyang Road | May 18 - free entry, May 19 - half price | |
| Yangpu district | Chinese Wushu Museum | No 650, Qingyuanhuan Road | |
| Museum of Fudan University | No 220, Handan Road | ||
| Tongji University Museum | No 1239, Siping Road | ||
| WorldSkills Museum | No 1578, Yangshupu Road | ||
| Baoshan district | Shanghai Songhu Memorial Hall for the War of Resistance Against Japan | No 1, Youyi Road | |
| Memorial Hall for the Liberation of Shanghai | No 599, Baoyang Road | ||
| Shanghai University Museum | No 333, Nanchen Road | ||
| China Industrial Design Museum | Building 3, No 3000, Yixian Road | May 18 | |
| Minhang district | Shanghai Chinese Instrument Museum | No 400, Lianming Road | |
| Shanghai Metro Museum | No 1799-7, Wuzhong Road | ||
| Shanghai Jiaotong University Museum | No 800, Dongchuan Road | ||
| Jiading district | Shanghai Auto Museum | No 7565, Boyuan Road | May 18 - free entry, May 19 - half price for adults |
| Songjiang district | Shanghai Astronomical Museum | Mountain top of the Sheshan Mountain | |
| Shanghai International Wine & Spirits Museum | Inside Chenshan Botanical Garden Gate 3 | ||
| Qingpu district | The Songze Ruins Museum | No 3993, Huqingping Highway |